Table 2 Distribution of the correct answer for single questions in the questionnaire completely filled
From: Radiation risks knowledge in resident and fellow in paediatrics: a questionnaire survey
Questions | Answers n (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Correct | Incorrect | Do not know/no answer | |
MDCT examination involves the use of X-rays? | 50 (98%) | - | 1 (1,9%) |
Mammography involves the use of ionizing radiation? | 44 (86%) | 4 (7,8%) | 3 (5,8%) |
MRI involves the use of ionizing radiation? | 40 (78%) | 1 (1,9%) | 10 (19%) |
PET involves the use of X-rays? | 14 (27%) | 28 (54%) | 9 (17%) |
DEXA involves the use of X-rays? | 18 (35%) | 21 (41%) | 12 (23%) |
Which exam involves higher exposure to ionizing radiation among: total body MDCT, Color Doppler, renal scintigraphy? | 42 (82%) | 9 (17%) | - |
What is the dose (Entrance surface dose) recommended by the European Commission in the diagnostic reference levels for a chest x-ray in a new born? | 21 (41%) | 19 (37%) | 11 (21%) |
IS the weight an important parameter that affect patient radiation dose? | 29 (56%) | 20 (39%) | 2 (3,9%) |
A MDCT scan of the abdomen in a child (1–5 years) correspond to a radiation dose of (expressed in number of chest x-ray) | 8 (15%) | 40 (78%) | 3 (5,8%) |
Renal scintigraphy involves prolonged exposure to ionizing radiation (in terms of time)? | 8 (15%) | 40 (78%) | 3 (5,8%) |
Radiation dose of a child submitted to MRI is (expressed in number of chest x-ray) | 43 (84%) | 7 (13%) | 1 (1,9%) |
ALARA principle refers to | 14 (27%) | 18 (35%) | 19 (37%) |
During pregnancy an ortopantomography can be easily performed? | 20 (39%) | 19 (37%) | 12 (23%) |
Foetus radiation damage is determined with high probability for a dose of? | 13 (2,5%) | 29 (56%) | 9 (17%) |